"smotheringly" meaning in All languages combined

See smotheringly on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more smotheringly [comparative], most smotheringly [superlative]
Etymology: From smothering + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|smothering|ly}} smothering + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} smotheringly (comparative more smotheringly, superlative most smotheringly)
  1. In a smothering manner; oppressively.
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